Utah Code § 53-8-210

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 53-8-210 - Enforcement of inspection requirements
(1) A person operating a vehicle shall submit the vehicle to a safety inspection when required to do so by a peace officer.
(2)
(a) An owner or driver, upon receiving a notice as provided in Section 53-8-209, shall within 14 business days:
(i) secure a safety inspection certificate; and
(ii) present the certificate and the repaired vehicle to the Utah Highway Patrol for verification.
(b) In lieu of compliance with this subsection, the vehicle may not be operated, except as provided in Subsection (3).
(3)
(a) A person may not operate any vehicle after receiving a notice from a peace officer that the vehicle is in need of repair or adjustment, except that a peace officer may allow the vehicle to be driven to the residence or place of business of the owner or driver or to the nearest garage where repairs are available if driving the vehicle is not excessively dangerous.
(b) The vehicle may not be operated again on the highways until its equipment has been placed in proper repair and adjustment and otherwise conforms to the requirements of this part and Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, and a safety inspection certificate is obtained as promptly as possible.
(4) If repair or adjustment of any vehicle or its equipment is necessary, the owner of the vehicle may obtain repair or adjustment at any place he may choose.

Utah Code § 53-8-210

Amended by Chapter 345, 2020 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/12/2020.
Amended by Chapter 348, 2016 General Session ,§ 37, eff. 5/10/2016.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 26, 1993 General Session
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session